- This appliance complies with the internationally
approved IEC safety regulations and can be
safely cleaned under the tap (Fig. 1).
General description (Fig. 2)
1 Precision trimming head
2 Handle
3 On/off slide
4 Locking indicator
5 ’Locked’ indication
6 ’Unlocked’ indication
7 Battery compartment cover
8 Precision shaving head (BRT383, BRT382 only)
9 Long trimming comb (L) (BRT383 only)
10 Medium trimming comb (M)
11 Cleaning brush
12 Disposable AA alkaline battery
Preparing for use
Placing the batteries
1 To remove the battery compartment cover,
turn it clockwise until the locking indicator
points to the ‘unlocked’ indication. (Fig. 3)
2 Pull the battery compartment cover off the
handle (Fig. 4).
3 Put the battery in the battery
compartment (Fig. 5).
Make sure the + and - poles of the battery point in
the right direction.
Note: The appliance runs on one R6 AA 1.5-volt
battery (included). Preferably use Philips alkaline
batteries. A new AA alkaline battery has an operating
time of up to 2 hours.
4 Slide the battery compartment cover back
onto the handle. (Fig. 6)
5 Turn the battery compartment cover
anticlockwise until the locking indicator
points to the ‘locked’ indication. (Fig. 7)
To avoid damage due to battery
leakage:
- do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
- do not expose the appliance to temperatures
higher than 35°C.
- remove the battery if you are not going to use
the appliance for a month or more.
- do not leave an empty battery in the appliance.
Attaching and detaching attachments
Note: The precision trimming head and precision
shaving head can be attached and detached in the
same way.
1 To attach one of the attachments, align the
locking indicator on the attachment with the
‘unlocked’ indication and put the attachment
on the handle. Then turn the attachment
clockwise until the locking indicator points to
the ‘locked’ indication (I). (Fig. 8)
2 To detach the attachment, turn it
anticlockwise until the locking indicator
points to the ‘unlocked’ indication. Then pull
the attachment off the handle. (Fig. 9)
Using the appliance
When you trim for the rst time, be careful and
test the appliance on a small part of your arm or
leg. Do not move the trimmer too fast.
Make smooth and gentle movements.
If any irritation or allergic reaction occurs,
discontinue use immediately. Do no use the
appliance on sensitive or irritated skin.
Trimming with the precision
trimming head
With the precision trimming head without
trimming comb, you can trim hairs to a length
of 0.5mm.
1 Put the precision trimming head on the
appliance (see section ‘Attaching and
detaching the attachments’ in chapter
‘Preparing for use’). (Fig. 8)
2 Switch on the appliance. (Fig. 10)
3 Touch the hairs lightly with the precision
trimming head and move it against the
direction of hair growth. (Fig. 11)
Note: You can use the precision trimming head with
the trimmer teeth pointing towards the skin. You can
also use it with the at part touching the skin and
the teeth pointing in the direction in which you move
the appliance (Fig. 12).
4 Switch off the appliance (Fig. 13).
Trimming with precision trimming
head with trimming comb
1 Put the precision trimming head on the
appliance (see section ‘Attaching and
detaching the attachments’ in chapter
‘Preparing for use’). (Fig. 8)
2 Choose the short, medium or long trimming
comb, depending on the desired hair length.
The indications ‘M’ and ‘L’ (BRT383 only) are
on the combs.
- Medium trimming comb (M): 3mm
- BRT383 only: Long trimming comb (L): 5mm
Tip BRT383: We advise you to start trimming with
the long comb.
3 Slide the trimming comb onto the front
of the precision trimming head and push
it onto the back until it locks into place
(‘click’). (Fig. 14)
4 Switch on the appliance. (Fig. 10)
5 Move the appliance slowly and with light
pressure against the direction of hair growth.
(Fig. 15)
Note: To make trimming easier, stretch the skin with
your free hand during trimming (Fig. 16).
Note: Make sure that the at part of the comb always
touches the skin to obtain an even result (Fig. 17).
Note: Do not press the appliance with the comb onto
the skin too hard. This may cause the appliance to trim
the hairs shorter than the length indicated on the comb.
Note: In areas where the hair grows in different directions,
move the appliance upwards, downwards and sideways.
6 Regularly remove cut hairs from the comb.
If a lot of hairs have accumulated in the comb,
detach the comb from the appliance and blow
and/or shake the hairs out of it.
7 Switch off the appliance (Fig. 13).
Shaving with the precision shaving head
(BRT383, BRT382 only)
1 Put the precision shaving head on the
appliance (see section ‘Attaching and
detaching the attachments’ in chapter
‘Preparing for use’). (Fig. 18)
2 Make sure that the whole shaving head is
in contact with the skin. As hairs grow in
different directions, move the appliance in
different directions (upwards, downwards
and sideways) (Fig. 19).
3 Switch off the appliance (Fig. 13).
Cleaning
Clean the appliance immediately after use and
when a lot of hair or dirt has accumulated on the
cutting elements.
Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as
petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
Do not tap on the cutting elements.
Do not use any sharp objects to clean the
cutting elements.
1 Switch off the appliance.
2 Rinse the precision trimming head, the
trimming combs and the precision shaving
head with lukewarm water (Fig. 20).
3 Let all parts dry completely before you use
the appliance again.
Ordering accessories
If the trimming combs are damaged or worn,
always replace them with original Philips trimming
combs. If the cutting element of the precision
trimming head or precision shaving head is
damaged or worn, replace it.
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit
www.shop.philips.com/service or go to
your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips
Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the
worldwide guarantee leaet for contact details).
Recycling
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment.
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit the
Philips website at www.philips.com/support or
read the worldwide guarantee leaet.
Guarantee restrictions
Cutting units are not covered by the terms of the
international guarantee because they are subject
to wear.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common
problems you could encounter with the appliance.
If you are unable to solve the problem with the
information below, visit www.philips.com/
support for a list of frequently asked questions
or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your
country.
Problem Cause Solution
The
appliance
does not
shave
long
hairs.
The hairs
are too
long.
Pre-trim long hairs with
the precision trimming
head and move the
appliance against
the direction of hair
growth. Make sure that
the appliance is fully in
contact with the skin.